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New building code to improve resilience
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
The revised Building Code for the Cook Islands and the newly-developed Strategic Roadmap for Emergency Management (SREM) were both launched on Tuesday last week by the Minister for Internal Affairs Sports, Police and Office of the Ombudsman, Vaine Mokoroa.
Christmas Box delivers food to families
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Local
This festive season 1000 Christmas boxes are scheduled to be delivered to families all over Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
A time of family, peace and love
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Politics
As we celebrate Christmas, we are thankful for the gift of faith, of family, of friendship and the love that binds us all together and is the best part of our humanity. I hope you are all surrounded by your loved ones during the Christmas season.
Busy and productive year: PM Puna
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Politics
This year as a country has been a bountiful year and as your Prime Minister I am very pleased looking back on so many things that we have achieved. But most of all, that you have had a year where you have seen growth, whether it be in your business, in life or in your family, and where you have had the time to enjoy this little paradise we all call home.
Waste management 14 per cent of landfill waste is disposable nappies
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Discarded disposable diapers (nappies) make up about 14 per cent of the waste at the Arorangi landfill, revealed a survey conducted by Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Government's legitimacy questioned
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor The Cook Islands Herald in its issue of November 28, 2018 ran a long letter from me entitled “Do we have a legitimate government?”
Honorary Doctor of Laws marks PM's achievements
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has been given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the South Pacific.
Seabed minerals draft bill released
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Published in Politics
In an effort to promote community engagement with plans to develop the seabed minerals sector, government has released a draft of the new Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Bill.
Room for Christ in your Christmas?
Friday 21 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
Not long ago, a professor of psychology at one of the world’s great universities gave a word suggestion test to his class of 40 students.
Bible silent on remembering Christ's birth
Friday 21 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
The Bible is totally and absolutely silent regarding Christ’s birth as an event to be remembered and celebrated.
Plan carefully your festive season journey
Friday 21 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
With 2018 closing in on us, it’s time once again to plan celebrations for the festive season, that’s just around the corner.
TMV shines spotlight on our leaders
Friday 21 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Last Thursday's CINews headline “China contract ‘disappoints’ DPM” stated: “DPM Mark Brown says it's disappointing the Cook Islands government entered into a contract with the Chinese contractor for the Te Mato Vai” - (TMV) Stage One Project. The costs for the project were initially estimated to be $60m, but have since blown out to $90m.
Undersea cable contract signed
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Manatua contract signed The Cook Islands government has signed a contract for construction of a new undersea fibre-optic cable.
Marae Moana marine park becomes 'a real thing'
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Recently Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce president Tangata Fletcher Melvin, had a conversation with Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans that changed the way he understands the marine park.
Confronting the curse of 'P'
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I want to congratulate Tamaiva Tuavera for speaking out about the dangers of the drug methamphetamine (also called “meth” or “P”).
ANZ boosts its Pacific app
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Published in Technology
The ANZ bank has added new features to its ANZ Pacific App to make banking on the go easier and more secure for its Cook Islands and Pacific customers.
Voyage to Manihiki delayed until today
Tuesday 18 December 2018 | Published in Local
THE Taio Shipping Services boat which was to have left for Manihiki yesterday will now leave sometime today, depending on how long it takes to load cargo aboard the vessel.
Tupapa, Titikaveka crowned champions
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Football
In the CIFA Knockout Cup men’s final between the top two sides, Tupapa Maraerenga FC made a great comeback to beat Nikao Sokattak FC 3-2 on Saturday.
Fiji charter flights 'canned'
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
Two charter flights that were to have offered non-stop travel to and from Fiji during the festive season, have been cancelled.
Resort reunion marks a homecoming
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium celebrated this weekend in true Cook Islands fashion, with fluorescent coloured T-shirts and feasting and flowers and dancing and singing and speeches, the reunion of staff and all associated with the resort through years.
